After Frequent Visits, Never Gets Boring I've visited the Tank Museum several times over the past few years as it has become a go-to option when looking for somewhere to take my son for the day. I thought it was about time I updated my review from a couple of years ago as quite a bit has changed in that time. Thankfully one thing that hasn't changed is how much we enjoy our trips.
Firstly, parking is also easy and plentiful even if it means using the overflow areas. The two new large play area tanks just outside are great and burn off some energy when first getting out of the car. To be honest, my son would quite happily have played on there with the other children and not done anything else!
Once inside, though, we really enjoyed how interactive the museum was. There is plenty for children to do and with our visit being in the summer holidays, there were displays out in the arena which we enjoyed. Little touches like some colouring by the soft play and the tank building area really keep the kids engaged. There is also plenty to keep the adults interested, too, so it really is a great place for the whole family.
The different zones make it really easy to navigate and also to prioritise what you want to see most. I should also say, I don't have a particular interest in tanks but I don't think you need to if bringing children here. There is plenty for them, and you, to do that it just makes for a really nice day out. The fact your ticket gets you annual membership is a huge bonus, too, and a big part of the reason we have been as many times as we have.
One of my favourite places to visit with my son, we can spend hours there and that's without even stopping to read anything for very long. I'm sure we will be back soon.